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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KartikeyaKartikeya - Wikipedia

    Kartikeya (IAST: Kārtikeya), also known as Skanda, Subrahmanya, Shanmukha and Murugan, is the Hindu god of war. He is generally described as the son of the deities Shiva and Parvati and the brother of Ganesha. Kartikeya has been an important deity in the Indian subcontinent since ancient times.

  3. mythology.net › hindu › hindu-godsMurugan (Kartikeya) - Hindu God of War and Victory ...

    Dec 29, 2016 · Murugan, also known as Kartikeya (Kaa-rrttih-Keh-Yuw), is the son of Lord Shiva and the Goddess Pavathi. His brother is the infamous deity, Ganesha. Murugan is popularly worshipped in Southern India, especially in the Indian State of Tamilnadu.

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  5. www.britannica.com › topic › MuruganMurugan | Hindu God, Tamil Culture, Warrior God | Britannica

    Aug 13, 2024 · Murugan, chief deity of the ancient Tamils of South India, son of the warrior goddess Korravai. He was later identified in part with the North Indian war god Skanda. His favourite weapon was the trident or spear, and his banner carried the emblem of a wild fowl.

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  6. www.templepurohit.com › lord-murugan-the-everLord Murugan – The Ever Merciful Hindu God - TemplePurohit

    Aug 12, 2018 · Murugan is a Hindu god, the son of Shiva and Parvati, and is a much revered deity especially in South India. He is known by various names like Murugan, Shanmukha (Shanmuga), Subramanian, Shadanana, Guha, Senthil, Saravana, Kumaraswamy and Skanda.

  7. www.theproudhindu.com › hindu-gods › lord-muruganAbout Lord Murugan Also known As Lord kartikeya - The Proud Hindu

    Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Subramanya, or Shanmukha, is a significant deity in Hinduism, particularly in South India. He is considered the god of war, victory, wisdom, and spiritual growth. Here's an overview covering various aspects of Lord Murugan:

  8. www.hinduismfacts.org › hindu-gods-and-goddessesLord Kartikeya - The God of War – Hinduism Facts

    Lord Kartikeya, also popularly known as Murugan and Skanda, is a Hindu god of war. He is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and the brother of Lord Ganesha. Lord Murugan is the knight of the gods and is one of the greatest warriors among the gods. His worship is popular in South India compared to North India.

  9. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › MuruganMurugan - New World Encyclopedia

    Murugan, also known as Kārttikeya ("son of Krittika"), Shanmukha ("one with six faces"), Kumāra ("child or son"), Skanda ("attacker") among other names, is both the youthful God of war and the patron deity of Tamil Nadu in South India.